Our vision is that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live, and be supported to live well. But that won’t happen on its own.
We need to work towards that target every minute, every day. And we’ll need the UK government and parliament on our side to deliver it. That’s why we’ve set out what they need to do over the next 5 years, to create a better future for everyone affected by breast cancer.
By 2029, the UK government must take action to:
- Reduce the risk of people developing breast cancer
- Diagnose breast cancer early and fast
- Develop and deliver new and effective treatments
- Improve care and support for people with secondary breast cancer
With ambition, prioritisation and investment, together we can save more lives from breast cancer.
And we can make sure people diagnosed not only live, but live well.
Read more about our priorities for the UK government.
Most people don’t understand what secondary breast cancer means. They don’t understand that it’s treatable but not curable. We don’t have time to wait for long overdue improvements in services. If we have accurate and up-to-date data on the diagnosis and treatment of secondary breast cancer, then hospitals, commissioners and healthcare providers will be able to identify their local patient population needs and plan services effectively to meet them.
Claire
Campaigner
Make sure your MP plays their part
Your MP has a vital role to play in delivering our priorities and helping us achieve our ambitions.
But to get them on board, we need your help.
Will you ask them to become a Breast Cancer Now Ambassador? By becoming an ambassador, they can champion the issues that matter most to people affected by breast cancer, both in parliament and in your constituency.
Ask your MP to become an ambassador.
There are still a lot of stigma and taboos around breast cancer, and the information is not always clearly communicated. Many people from under-represented groups face huge challenges. To help improve screening uptake for minority communities, it needs to become more accessible. An inclusive environment, with people from all backgrounds, could help to ease anxieties.
Bal
Campaigner